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Architecture in Minutes by Susie Hodge
Category: Gift Books | Series: In Minutes Ser.
In this hyper-compact, fully illustrated guide to architecture, Susie Hodge outlines the history and theory of architecture from the earliest structures to the cutting-edge concepts of the present day. Along the way she profiles 200 key buildings, historic styles, architectural movements and celebrated ...Show more
Art in Detail: 100 Masterpieces by Susie Hodge
Category: Art
Great paintings cannot be fully understood in a single encounter; there is always more to be derived from them. Art lovers may revisit and reconsider the masterpieces throughout their lives, but a deeper understanding can only be gained by analysing the painting in detail, be it the placement of the sub ...Show more
Art in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant by Susie Hodge
Category: Gift Books | Series: In Minutes
The perfect compact reference guide for all would-be art buffs. Art historian Susie Hodge takes you on a whistle-stop international tour of all the major artistic cultures, movements, phases, developments, artists and themes, from Prehistoric art to Hyperrealism. Contents also include Greek classicism, ...Show more
Artistic Places by Susie Hodge; Amy Grimes (Illustrator)
Category: Travel | Series: Inspired Traveller's Guides
Take an artistic pilgrimage to some of the worlds most inspirational places for aesthetes and creatives with Artistic Places.
Artists at Home (HB) by Susie Hodge
Category: Art
Take a look inside the homes of some of your favourite artists and explore how each one reflected their spirit and creativity. From William Morris and Pablo Picasso to Georgia O'Keeffe and Frida Kahlo, Artists at Home showcases the quiet retreats, creative hubs, lifelong homes, and holiday escapes of ...Show more
Gustav Klimt Masterpieces of Art by Susie Hodge
Category: Art | Series: Masterpieces in Art
Gustav Klimt, well known for his sensual, arresting depictions of women (The Kiss, Fulfillment, The Tree of Life), was a founder of the Viennese Secession movement at the turn of the 20th century, Vienna's own Art Nouveau. His extravagant work, was an obsessive manifestation of the dazzling intellectual ...Show more
How To Draw Animals: In Simple Steps by Eva Dutton, Polly Pinder, Jonathan Newey, Susie Hodge
Category: Art | Series: How to Draw
Starting with simple shapes, four popular artists show how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of creatures including cats, dogs, horses, lions, elephants, monkeys, penguins and eagles. If you have never drawn before this is definitely the book for you ...Show more
How to Draw Puppies: In Simple Steps by Susie Hodge
Category: Art | Series: How to Draw Ser.
Learn to draw 28 playful puppies from scratch in 6 easy steps.Choose your new best friend from this cuddly collection of 28 playful puppies. Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into 28 cute and characterful puppies in a range of much-loved breeds.There are 28 differen ...Show more
How to Draw: Rainforest Animals: In Simple Steps by Susie Hodge
Category: Art | Series: How to Draw Ser.
Learn to draw 28 tropical rainforest animals from scratch in a few easy steps. Bring the magic of the rainforest to your doorstep by drawing this collection of colorful animals and birds. Prolific author and artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into mysterious jaguars, shy butte ...Show more
Modern Art in Detail: 75 Masterpieces by Susie Hodge
Category: Art
Great works of art cannot be fully understood in a single encounter. This is perhaps even truer for modern artworks that may not immediately make sense to, or even appeal to, the casual observer. Viewing an artwork-- whether it is a painting, sculpture, installation, video, or photograph-- as a whole is ...Show more
The Elements of Art: Ten Ways to Decode the Masterpieces by Susie Hodge
Category: Art
The Elements of Art deconstructs great works of art into manageable components so that you can better understand and appreciate them. Knowing how to interpret art is one of the biggest issues facing casual gallery-goers. They may ask themselves questions like: Why is the Mona Lisa so small? Why are s ...Show more
The Short Story of Architecture - A Pocket Guide to Key Styles, Buildings, Elements & Materials by Susie Hodge
Category: Architecture | Design | Series: The\Short Story Of Ser.
The Short Story of Architecture is a new and innovative guide to the subject of architecture that explores 50 key buildings, from the Great Pyramids to high-tech, sustainable skyscrapers. Accessible and concise, the book links the 50 key works to the most important architectural materials, elements and ...Show more
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